Mister Roberts

Released Jul 30, 1955

2h 3m

Comedy

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27 Reviews

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5,000+ Ratings

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Bittersweet film about a supply officer aboard a decrepit cargo ship during World War II who yearns for a transfer into a combat zone but is thwarted by the ship's captain, a petty tyrant. Forced to endure various humiliations in exchange for privileges, the crew engage in minor acts of resistance, and look to Mr. Roberts for inspiration and moral support. Based on the hit Broadway play.

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Alec B

Sort of a proto M.A.S.H. but without that movie's cynicism. The cast is fantastic and boy is this thing weird for its era.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Jace E

What a charming film! The characters are relatable, the comedy is spot-on and the plot kept me invested from start to finish. Mister Roberts is a movie with heart, and was a joy for me to watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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susan a

James Cagney, Henry Fonda and Jack Lemon you can't go wrong. Plus anyone can relate to being placed under a pompous ass authority

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

LOL, the funniest 02 hours: and 03 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

Sort of a proto M.A.S.H. but without that movie's cynicism. The cast is fantastic and boy is this thing weird for its era.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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I don't know why, but I felt like this movie went on too long for what it was. It really didn't move me the way some other films about this type of thing (authoritarian bad leaders with someone standing up against them) have like mutiny on the bounty or king of devil's island. I know back then (50s) they can only show so much, but I really think the details were lacking and some of it hasn't aged well (boys will be boys mentality). It was different in that unlike other dramatic war movies, this one is about boredom and how that can be a war in itself during anytime really. Also, it was obvious mister roberts was going to be dead by end of film. I thought it was based on a true story, but I guess not.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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John Ford

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Director

Henry Fonda

Lt. JG Douglas A. "Doug" Roberts

Jack Lemmon

Ensign Frank Thurlowe Pulver

James Cagney

Capt. Morton

William Powell

Lt. "Doc"

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

Still an expert mix of sentiment, comedy, patriotism and anarchy.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 10, 2012

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Don Druker

Chicago Reader

Henry Fonda stars, as brilliant as ever.

Feb 10, 2012

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Variety Staff

Variety

James Cagney is simply great as the captain of the ship.

Mar 26, 2009

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Mister Roberts features a star-studded cast of actors while the Best Picture nominee beautifully translates from the stage to the screen.

May 31, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mister Roberts offers a marvelous mix of comedy and drama, expertly pulled off by its four name actors.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 21, 2021

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

The locker-room lustiness of the novel and the stage production has been toned down a bit, as you might expect, and one or two comic highlights are weakened by overemphasis, but on the whole this is a vastly enjoyable show.

Oct 17, 2019

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Synopsis

Bittersweet film about a supply officer aboard a decrepit cargo ship during World War II who yearns for a transfer into a combat zone but is thwarted by the ship's captain, a petty tyrant. Forced to endure various humiliations in exchange for privileges, the crew engage in minor acts of resistance, and look to Mr. Roberts for inspiration and moral support. Based on the hit Broadway play.

Director: John Ford, Mervyn LeRoy
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 1955, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 21, 2012
Runtime: 2h 3m

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